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le Subject is contacted ty a menber of thie Missicn about twice 8

nonth usually cn a sexi-sccial tesite Subject is quite familiar with the =
workarge Gs += va gieaer at sen weeed on his experience in Panaue, bis frecrent
yicits there, and his contacté wits tiis office curing tLe feb Leek gicite |
From tine to tine sutject provices bits of information cz opiniens ca Local |
affairs wich he thine: may be c2 interest. Ways in ‘hich fe coule te of further ,
operaticna’ use heave zlso been discussed with fim in getere) termse Subject i
has provided his name for use in registering @ Station autcnobile anc for .

ebtaining postcifice tozeSe : ioe

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2, Suksect appears to be well versed in shne of the cperational metiocs
of the organizaticn ena bas alvays expressec & willingness to assist in ary.
way pessizle.s This night include acting as a cutecuts fornishing gesezel =”
political a~c Cormunist informeticn, setting up cover estatlisnmente, anc tis
Gevelostent of inferrants in several fields. To date, 30 specific cpesirg for
his services Les beEe= evolved tut it is higily Likely that such a srot will:
appear in the futures : :

3. This Missicn foresees no strong obstecle or reason against subject's
teing contacted by ELEUMP again tut feels that if subject had any jnforrs=
tien of possible interest to this organizaticn be would immediately centect i
the writer. In addition, such @ contect might ressilly re-xinéle subject's
previcusly expresseé feeling trav at tines it appeared that Bere Jett hard
éidn't know what the right hand was doing". it is suggested that af SUP

hes ary specific tyre of information in mind, questicns indiceting the line ef
§nterest coul¢ be Tomwarded to thi Mission and plecec vefore subject for ds
corment. If KUcUNP yarticulerly cesires to ‘interview subject it is suggested

that thig Mission be authorized tc so inform sutject so that the matter will

‘appear completely ecoréinated in subject's mind.

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1, A represertitive of K°SM? rece tly contacted subject, a "os. anufacturerz’ ©

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reprosentitive, «n> lives in Yexieo City. After 2UJUM? mere ite stoadsrd
exolanstian of KUILAK interests, <ne subject said tat he fait thet he
should meke it clesr what he worked for ADRK in Mexico. He oualiftied
BUG SeeecbGle GF BAyRAL Wibk Ans GabRIEAVE DaSi gr Ws BOG vXBriense
in Maxico exabled him to set un necting vlaces and Srant offices | as vell eg
other cover -rojects for SUBARK, CLACI9 and wunIVY.

Subject seened multe candid and CT had no reason te ballevs that he -
was not tailing the uruth, Ucbjict doubted wit he could eive ALu.RK a prast:
desk of informstion which was not available throush officiel arencies 4
O-orsting in Fexico, However, he scans to bo cutternily « s-iedrecale on the |
eiturtion there ard OVI foais that. ne alr. be a source of sug |
interesting information if their contacting uim would not isterfere ~ith
arrengezente “hich your 4Aiseion ui-ht have wece vith hime

Keodauarvers Pewests ry Coma nts ressrding subject. sleese covise.cs s2en'
es possible, since WIP would like to contact subject agu:n mon be returns,
te this cxeairy in duly,

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Chief, Contect Division, 00 | i
Alfonso R. Wichtricn (1+1265) ‘
1. A Fepresentative of this Livision recently contacted subject, .

a US manufacturers! resresentative, wo lives in Mexico City, Wichtrich
was viciting representatives of te Aehi Corporation which is one. of: his
eccounts in Mexico city. After our representative made “is standard ex
Planatica of agency <iveresis, aicuucich said toat he felt that he should
Jake it clear toat 6 wcrsec for wie agency in mexico, je qualified this
statencot by saying wat ais extensive vackcroud and experience in Mexico =
enabled iia to set up mecting pleces and "front" offices as vell as otter :
Scover" projects for this Agency, we Stave Department end the Bureau,

2. Re seened quite candid amd our reprezentative had ne reason: to i
believe tant Le was now iedling we Louth, sicatricn aoucted that he *

could give us 6 great cecal of inforsntion wiich was not aveileble through

official azercles operaiing in Mexico, However, he seers to be generally

knowleceable on the situation there and we believe tiat ke sight be

& source of soze interesting infuraation if om- contacting hia would not
- Gnterfere with arrangezents which the covert offices might have made with

hia, . . t

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3. We should ‘ppreeiate your coments, If you prefer, we saall not
see hiz again. On tne otuer hand, if you have no objection, wa should like. .
te contest hia wien Le returns to this country in July. Fisase advise. i
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2. Subject wos ergared by our field station, Panama, in detcober 1M7
with the thought that he eas qualified te organize a net divested eminst

a target of high priority imterest. “is services terminated in
reel 1549 when he took residence in Hexico for bubs Poarense

2. The Chief of Stetion, Fanos, Seed tlt man ag having ercet
einzloness of purpose which rracuces raqzits|l in the fleld of bis a
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(Check aark insufficient! before furtter routirg. This Zecore end Routing Steet should be returned to Registry.

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SUBJECT: cencra- fronts and Ttoraants :
specifics TOSCL
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station and, ia fect, aubiect hos net teen residing ere since ry arrival.
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TO : Chief, Foreign Branch T DATE: _& November 1949
FRoM ; Chief of Station, Panema City, Pensra Jnb-

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that subject's services are not being utilized by the Penema City station.
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Je Subject file is transnitted herewith for retention —
in Registry. ‘The project has been terminated.

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MEMCRAMUM FO: SIZI, CCNPIDINTIAL FURES :

SUBSECT: Authorization of Ficid project Eype:aituree for . .

Projects sx ty &pprovel of the expanch ure of sveciai funds for the following?

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From oo: Chief of Station, Fanara City, Panara
SUBJECT: Géxexar-  Avents and Tnforzants

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. . U.S. Covernnent influence had to te introc:ced into the actusl activation
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tram acrcss sheet and eac= coment mumbered to correspond
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CLASSIFICATION
: 24 November, 1248
to ? Acting Chief, FzT pate: 22 “ovenvery 2%
FROM =: Ghief of Station .
Pans cB Cit, Pansna.
. SUBJECT: GENEPAL Accents and informants :
specific. -YDROL Operational Review and Project Report :
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CORNTRYs YAWNER PERIOD COVERED: 20 October, 1947 to present.
O2gECTIVES AND - Subsect's orisinsl assizment wes the estab-
TASES: listment of an intellicence net for the :
Repu odlie of Penanua ‘with a view to develepin
infermation on our varicus YANNER oblectivess
The asai iment wes too croad because gub-
fect la establiqnins 2 new beeiness end hea net
hed sufficient time to devote to our worke;
is activities were redirected alont the lines
of cultivation of snecifie individuals.
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informant 5 & ilent. His nes
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cellent. His na: ndlins of YOR _
4 been unsatisfsectory in that nat spent
suffielent time on the pro! atates
» Re will correct this 4e 8s latest
“assisrment is the nenstrat® rist,.
circles in the Netioral Unt SAMO.
pees ce eben ie has recrmited an excelle: :
ot for this purrose who will be ennloved ata :
3 : salary of one iundred Fifty Dollara ("159.703
Rei bad Lb: pertonth, This project is eoproximately _
wh Beit we 2. one yeur olde }
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training. He has feirly cood contacts and

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st terested in the soot ul adventaces |
gained from her nusvand's activities.

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t a Sop bo cultivate other potential stent personnels
cece... His prinery contimuisus pr fect will now be ‘

the penetration of communist aetiyicies in
the Wational University of Penamss We may .
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that we will receive % Vil walue
exoensed. Reslizing t
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operations we pe this will
the most efficient excendity
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projects. A3 @ matter of
ganization we feel our ult
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Interview with Alfonso Rudolf Fiehtrich by Paul P, Paxton

1. On 17 Yovember 1948, the subject called at 2us Zailding and
was interviewed by Paul P. Paxton. He had been advised to ray his
respecte to tarry A..Reat by the Chief of Station, Fanuma City. The |
subject ‘cab £3 tearn what the erseedare would be {f he withe! ts offer #
his services with Cla at a futare date. At the present tire he is .
managing the Poyal Crown Bottling forks in Panam City and is nezotiating
fer a.franshise to distribute a milz product ia that srea. His primary
purpose in coring to the United States at this time wes to make arranze-
ments for this latter business venture. The subject hss been aiding
the Chief of Station in Fanana for the vast year in-a wanrer that has deen
extreswly helpf2zl to our operstisone. During the war hs was a Lt. Col. .
in United States irsy Intelligences serving for a cons!-aradle time in
China im an undercover capacity. He zives evidence of being very well
versed in intellicence mtters and shows, keon appreciation for secarity-
matters. :

2. He stated that within six or eight nonths his crivate business |
affairs in Fanasa would de developed to the point where he could accept.
@ position with this Agency in a full-time camocity. Ze evidenced :

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Chins. [made no eomnitdmontw as far as future employment is eoncerned
but I did suggest that vieit this headquarters on his noxt visit -
to the United States vzrovidk¢ he ie in a position te secert full-tine
employment. 1 recomend that his application be given serious eone
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CLASSIFICATION;

TO) = Acting Chief, FBT DATE:___9 July i948
FROM : Chief of Station agli 7 ;
ae Fanama City, Fanara
SUBJECT: comnu- Agents ard Inforrants . oe : :
secre. Operaticnal Datu = HYDROL ;

Ref - TZP-A-102, TSE/F £786 and PACY 188

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_ 24° Subject's background tas been with the U.S. Arey in China,
where he crganized a corplete intelligence net. He is an organizer and
Planner and best qualified for tre supervision of intelligence nets and
informants, and intelligence crerations in general.

- 3. He ie a very personable individual and has. the facility for ;
gatting along with latins. He is very well accepted even though he has
_been here only a little over a year, ce

... Se In Tatin america because of his knowledge of Spanish. He
is also well qualified to operete in the China Theater in view of his
past experiences, aithough he bas no knowledge of the language.

_ 5s Subject makes frequent tcsinesa trips to Yexico,

6, Subject has discussed plans for expanding his business into
South Anerica. .

7. Subject has five people working for him. (a) HFORACID;
EYDRAMALIC; and the subject of TZ?-A-269. He has also cultivated two ;

‘ wneitting informants, one of whom is a fairly rrominent Arnulfista and

the: other is a socially prozirent Panamanian and businesazan on whor ve
will subzit biographical data at a future date, (b) Rone cf the people are |
paid. The subject of TZF-L-269 has been informed that we will defray any |
expenses which he may cave incidental to our operations. “YDPACTD has

‘expressed a desire to have a savings or retirment: fund cpened for him in

the United States. This we have azroed to do and estinate that the cost j
will: be about $100 to $150 per month. ., oo :

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*: 9. In view of the fact thet subject contected the Hone Office
prior to hig departure fron the Caited States, he is thoroughly cognizant: J
of the ultinate destination of his infcrmation. . os :

10, Yes. In view of HID2°L's experience in the intelligerce field :
he has been given the assignment cf smpervising and controlling the ;
activities of ZYDRiCID who has ar excellent knowledge of the local situa- :
ticn but lecks experience as ar irtelligence operative. This aJso serves 3

ne Turongh letter drop. In addition frecuent personal contacts: ,

"take place between EYDRCL and tre Chief of Staticn. These are usually at

night at tse Lenes of the individuals concerned. Cover is rrovided in
thet the Chief of Staticn and HI-ZcL both nave children attending tre same:
school and the wives are acquainted sceially. . ; i

12. Subject usually reports orally, acconpanying his oral reports with :
brief notes. He is trainirg the subject of TZP-4-269 and HY-RACID to re~ ‘
vort in writing. . : i

13. During the H years subject has been in Panama, he has been
principally concerned with establishing his own business. He has devoted i

he-je now better established and better oriented, it is contemplated that

14. Contract with subject is oral. A written contract will be

15. Yes. He is attexpting a high-level penetration of the Partido ‘
del Preblo. At the present tize, a foreign national who has been approached i

-by HYDRACID is atterpting to buy cne of the Directors of the Partido del i

Pueblo. :
16. Subject is quite camable of using his own judgzent on the sort :

of work he is to do, Since his tire bas been limited in the past, he has

confined bie activities to projects specifically requested by this Station.

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17. Subject ig a volunteer inforzant who is renardei for his services :

by the occasional presentation cf exchange commodities. Since subject does —
not have U. S. Governrent Ccerissary rrivileges, purekases on his cehalf

- are rade by the Station, This results in approxisately 60% redvciion in the!

cost of necessities purchased in this canner.

18. Yes. Salary arransezects have been discussed between HYDROL and
the-Chief of Staticr. We both agree that no salary should be paid until such ©

time as he becomes more productive. It is contezplated that when ve actually

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TO  :; Fat : DATE: Decenber 23, 1947
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subject: WICHTRICH, Alfonso Re

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Reference is mde to your mexorandim of October 31, 1947, wherein you
request that this office co:

induct e& four way name check relative to the abore— d
entitled subject. . :

This is to sdvise that a four
subject, with the following results:

way oheck was instituted concerning the

L-5 Nothing identifieble : :
L-3 No record _ J
1-3 Nothing derogatory. :

There is transmitted herewith a copy of a report obtained from the files
of Confidential Government Brenny Ta9, ft de memnctcd thet eure

aproeerney w= 5 Soporl ot reas
turned to this office when it has served ite purpose,

The above completes cur acticn in this matter unless advised to the con=

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WIciIPRICH, Alfonso Rudolph 4 Decenbox 7027 i
* ; "+ On Decenber 3, 1947 the invest pative f riies!

of Confidential Goverment “Eeney (L=2) were examined and
disclosed the following:

Included in the file ts an 2 Anvests mative
report dated June 25, 1945 regarding one.aptain Al, Re
Wichtrich, ‘miy Serial Numver 0377220, which revealed
no adverse infornation rovurding Subject, It was ene
tioned, however, by four informants that Subject's father
was suspecsca of having pro-Serman leanings during “orld |
War #1, but these suspic! ens ware not verified by the e,
informants, Persons interviewed vouched for Subjecsts a
father's loyelty at the tine of the investigation. 4

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It was noted thet Subjsct's Personal Hi story.
Statenent dated Pebruary 16, 1943 indicates that he was i

+ haw on Ratatan 7, 307 - as MEiLLitn, ant simne ™ - Yoav ose
tigation verified the fact, however, that Sub ject Fas born | .
in Chihuahua, Hexico on Ostoper 30, 1915. ee,
: In &@ casual conversation with another of# a
ficer, Subject voluntesred the following {nformation with | -
Fospect to recerds of iis birthplace. Subdjact stated that | .
he had no birth certificate and had moved from Chihuahue = {
Nexico to 51 Paso, Texas, with his parents, when he war. yO
one or two years of are. Subject stated that he hed never -
- : inguirsd about, nor realized that he wes born in Tillwalua:
until he wes in hish school, heving proviously pres:med thet
he was bom ‘in the “Locale in which :£s childhood was apent,
Viz; Willcox, Arizona. : :
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Subjest stated Purther that he gave his -
birthplace as ‘Yillgox, Arizona on his application for ene |

listment in ROTS to eliminate canfliat with any previous
records which woulc then requires alt of “pod tere” in :
making what he considered then a minor discrepancy of na {
consequence, inasmuch aa his father's neturaligetion autoe®  .
matically meds him (Subject) a citizen of the United States. .
it was the opinion of the officer makins the
above report on Subjuctis birthplace; that any confit oting |
records of Subjectts birthplace was not due to any motives -
of subterfuje, but was siost probably due to Sudject's desire
to ‘expedite his entrance into college without encountering ¢

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as his birthplace, ;

The file indicates further that records
of the Superior Court, County of Coghise, Piabeo, Arizona,
disclose thet Subjoct's Sather, Gugtave jiichtrich, waa —
naturalized at formbstone, ‘risena/ Septencor 15, 1923; :
Certificate iimber 1755033; rors of imtry, El Paso Texas, .
dime 19, 1915, on his petition for naturalizationy Sub»
Ject's father gave as one of b's several sons, Alfonao Wi{chtrich
who was bom at Chimuahua, Hexico, on October 30 12915, to
Subject's fanily waa residing as "lileox, Arizona, on
May 15, 102%. Subject's father wes born in Cermany. j

The aboveenentioned Peraondl History State=

(rent fndfertee that Snbiaattia ether hq Oawnina Fenner
Wiehtrich who wag born 4n Mexico of Spsmish National
origin, As of Yebruary 16, 1945, her application for :
U. S. cltizenship was in process. _ So b.

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before further testing, This Recor? and Sneet shoud be returned to Reris-ry.

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Your atiention is. directed te peraprapa 4 of the attached
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Intelligence Livision of the Depertrent o7 the 4rry. Thies office

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SUBJECT: General -~ Operations

alias 41 WIC: TRICH

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1915 in Kexico. He is a Catholic end the owner of a house
. located near Radio (tation HOX in Golf Yeizhts, a. de P. wich !
he purchased froa dnck fidarsue. Hin tyucinese partner in the.
Pan Acesrican Iniustries Co. Inc. 18 Georee KM, ARIAS, who is a
Seoretery and Manaver of the company. Other key men are Znrisue -
lefevre, Vice-Freciient; end -madeo Lupi, Tressurere He speaks ‘
fluent Spanish ani! n»nears to be gettine slon= very well vith : tarot .
. the more influenti:.1 Paneananians. The telep crs number of the io? tes
Q Pan American Industries .o. Inc. chartered for bottling Royal , :
: Crers Cola where WICUTRICH bas nis office is canama 34y0-A,
‘locuted at Calle 36 7 Justo srosemenn. His office nours are
0900 to 1200 and 1136 to 1730. Hic post office address is '
Box 1121 srcon, Cann] fone. It is tellevad he ms decorated
by the Kounentan~ -overrment for his service fr chinge

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2. fils wife is Rachel 8, WICHTRICH also n U. S. citizen.
She was torn 13 february 1917 in Avoes, Texes. he is the
bearer of U. Se pasaport 2146432. Her brother is believed .to j
be employed by. tre federal Burenu of Investizetion. i

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imately ase 7 end: boy of atout 4. Ue is planning a business
trip to Mexico Zity, Mexico cn 2 Novenber 1947. He will te
accompaniada by his wife and remain in xexico until 15 Noverber
at which tine ke wiil return to runme. :

ke Subject ctates thera 15 a cogplete file concerning him |
in the hanis of tne «ilitary Intelligence oivision of the vepurt-
ment of the arny. It would be appreciated if you would obtain

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with the nuxber in the "To™ column. Each officer shoul initial (check cark inguf?icient) :
before further routing. This Record ard Pouting Sheet should te returned to Regiscry- :

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SUBJECT: General -- Operaticrs- fare

Specific -- alfonso iudolph “ICHTRICE SN.
@lias Al “IGiTRICH - ‘

Le. outfect 15 a united states Ciliust Sora 2) Dezterber?
1915 in Kezico. He is a Catholic and the owner of & house
located reer Redio Stetjon HOX in Golf Eeizhts, a. ce ?.. which
he purchasei from cace’Fidangue. Elia YusipeSs partner in the:
Pan Americen Industrf¥es Co. Inc.-is George M, aAKlaS, vino is ¢.
Secretary <nd Manager of the company. Cther key xen are xpyigue
lefevre, Vice-President; and amadeé Lint, Treasurer. He Speaks
fluent Seenich and asctesrs to te getting alons very sell vith:
the more influential scnamenians. The telev.one mewser of the
pan Anericen Industries vo. Inc. chartere: for bottling soyal
Crow Cola where WiSLURICH has nis offices ds canane 3LgO-aA,
located at Salle 30 7 custo arccemenae His office ncurs are !
c900 to 12o~ and 1436 to 173C. His post office adcrass is :
Sox 1121 .ceon, Canal “one. It is believes ha was jecorated .

by the .cumcntans rorermment for Bis service tn cuinge
,

_ 2. Lis wife ie Zachel 2, MICETRISE “cleo aU. S, citizen.
She was torn 13 cetris¥y 1917-in avoca, Toxes. dtc is the. ~
bearer of T. Se pasemort. ~146432. Ler brother is t2l
bs employed by the Peieral Bureau of Investigation. .

. WICEPATOCH is the futher of tvo cailiren, & girl approx-
nately age.7 sma 2 toy of abou Ne is olannir= a buisness.
trip to waxlco sity, Vexico on 2 Novenbe 1947. il be ;
accompanies by hic at AM 25! Lewies untii povernber
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MEMORANDUM TO Mr. Ligntsey :
Subject: Lt. Colonel Al Re Micrtrich (Inactive) |
Some months ago, Lt. Colonel Al FR. | :
“Wientrich, 3444 Gunster Road, Alexandria, was ; :
yecommended to me as a possible candidate for : i
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Dear Sirs

Your nene has been referred tous by Colcnel Edward R Johnston
es a person who aight be interested in e possible assignment with this
organisation. .

Although we are not presently engaged in a ganeral recruiting
progren, ve aro sleays interested in specially qualified personnels

If you are interested an expioring ihe pompililitiss of cuplaze
went with this organisation, it is requested that you cell at this

office for interview. Ue are located at the South Bulldi-g, 2430 B St.
8. oe

Thank yeu for your cooperation. |

‘BYRON C, SARVIS Chief,
Porsennel Procuxensnt Section
Frofect Suppert Division

POF
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